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Assessment Suite v.6.2
Includes
Test Generator, Test Manager,
& Test Player
Copyright 1999-2008
by eInstruction Corp.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................... 1
System Requirements ............................................................................ 2
Installation Instructions ......................................................................... 3
Getting Started ................................................................................... 4
CREATE A TEST ...................................................................................... 6
Use the QuickTest Wizard ....................................................................... 6
Build a New Test ................................................................................. 7
Customize the Appearance of a Test .......................................................... 9
Print a Paper Test .............................................................................. 12
Print a Bubble Form (WINDOWS ONLY) ..................................................... 13
Publish or Export an Online Test ............................................................. 13
Working with Learning Management Systems .............................................. 14
ENTER YOUR OWN QUESTIONS ................................................................. 15
Question Bank Basics .......................................................................... 15
A Hands-On Tutorial ........................................................................... 19
Copy and Paste Questions ..................................................................... 26
Import Questions from CPS Lessons (WINDOWS ONLY) ................................... 27
Import Questions from a Word Processor (WINDOWS ONLY) ............................ 27
WORKING WITH CLASSES AND ASSIGNMENTS ................................................ 28
Create a New Class ............................................................................. 28
Enter Student Names and IDs Manually ..................................................... 29
Import a Class Roster .......................................................................... 30
Import Class Roster from CPS Database/Package ......................................... 35
Export a Class Roster .......................................................................... 36
Export Roster as CPS Database/Package ................................................... 37
Create an Assignment ......................................................................... 38
Import an Assignment ......................................................................... 40
Publish or Export Assignment Results (WINDOWS ONLY) ................................. 41
SCORE PAPER TESTS WITH A SCANNER ....................................................... 43
Using Bubble Forms for Scanning ............................................................ 44
Dedicated OMR Scanning ...................................................................... 45
Plain-Paper Scanning (WINDOWS ONLY) .................................................... 48
SCORE PAPER TESTS WITH CPS RESPONSE PADS ........................................... 50
About the Hardware ........................................................................... 50
Assigning CPS Response Pad IDs .............................................................. 52
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Get Results from CPS Response Pads ........................................................ 53
Student-Managed Sessions with IR Pads .................................................... 54
Student-Managed Sessions with RF Pads .................................................... 56
Teacher-Led Student-Managed Sessions .................................................... 56
ADMINISTER ONLINE TESTS ON YOUR LOCAL AREA NETWORK .......................... 58
Before You Begin ............................................................................... 58
Create an Online (LAN) Test without a Roster ............................................. 59
Create an Online (LAN) Test with a Roster ................................................. 61
Take a Test with the Test Player ............................................................ 65
Get Results from an Online (LAN) Test ..................................................... 67
PUBLISH A TEST TO THE LEARNING & TEST CENTER ...................................... 68
PREPARE REPORTS FOR PAPER AND ONLINE TESTS ....................................... 68
Class Reports .................................................................................... 69
Student Reports ................................................................................ 79
Export Assignment Results .................................................................... 84
PUBLISH AN INTERNET (HTML) TEST TO YOUR OWN WEBSITE........................... 85
Publish an Internet (HTML) Test ............................................................. 85
Take an Internet (HTML) Test ................................................................ 87
APPENDIX ........................................................................................... 88
Technical Support .............................................................................. 88
Using the ExamView Assessment Suite with Other Applications ........................ 88
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INTRODUCTION
The ExamView
scanner.
Windows Only: In addition to dedicated OMR scanning, with the Windows version of
the ExamView Assessment Suite you can also use ordinary image scanners to perform
plain paper scanning to score assignments.
When you use a scanner to score your students tests, you
Save time.
Get detailed results data.
Saving time is an obvious advantage. Scanner technology makes it easy to score
multiple choice, multiple response, and true/false questions. If a test includes both
objective and open-ended questions, you can score the objective questions with a
scanner and then manually score the open-ended questions, recording the points
earned for those questions.
The primary purpose of the ExamView Test Manager is gathering detailed
performance data to help you make effective decisions. A scanner provides a means to
gather the data from paper tests to score your students work and generate various
reports. If your tests include learning objectives, state standards, etc., you can then
use that information to pinpoint areas where individual students need additional help.
You can also use that data to identify trends for your entire class.
IMPORTANT:
You must use specific forms with the scanners. Go to the product website
(www.examview.com) for a complete list of supported scanners and forms.
You can only score objective questions (e.g., multiple choice, multiple
response, yes/no, and true/false) using a scanner. However, your test may
include open-ended questions that you can score manually using the Edit
Scores option.
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Using Bubble Forms for Scanning
After you create an assignment, the next step is to administer the test and have the
students fill in their responses on bubble forms compatible with your scanner.
For dedicated OMR scanners, ExamView-specific bubble forms must be used. These
preprinted forms are ordered from the manufacturer. Refer to the Dedicated OMR
Scanning section of this guide for details on supported scanner models, form numbers,
and manufacturer contact information.
Windows Only: With plain-paper scanning, forms are printed directly from a laser
printer from either the Test Generator or Test Manager. Refer to the Print a Bubble
Form section in this guide for additional details.
(Windows Only) Plain-paper scanning notes
Plain-paper scanning only supports eInstruction bubble forms.
The bubble form must be installed into the copy of Test Manager where the
results are being scanned. Verify that the form name appears in the list of
forms displayed in the Print Bubble Form dialog. If the form name does not
appear, reinstall the latest version of ExamView.
Forms should be printed on letter sized (8.5 x 11) white paper at 100% scale,
in portrait orientation only. Plain-paper scanning does not support forms
printed on other paper sizes, colored paper, or forms that have been scaled or
printed in landscape orientation.
For best results, a laser printer is recommended for printing the bubble forms.
Forms must either be printed directly from ExamView or photocopied from an
original printout. Do not use forms that are photocopied from a photocopy.
Verify that the forms are placed properly into the scanner ADF or flatbed.
Check that the orientation of the image side of the form matches the direction
specified by the scanner manufacturer.
Verify that the bubbles are properly filled in with dark marks and erasures are
complete.
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Dedicated OMR Scanning
Dedicated Optical Mark Recognition (OMR) scanners are designed specifically for
reading special bubble forms, ordered from the manufacturer. Scanning these forms
reads the students responses for each question, stores this information for each
student, and automatically calculates their score based on the point values assigned to
the questions.
The following OMR scanners and forms are currently supported by ExamView Test
Manager and appear as options in the Get Results from Scanner dialog even if the
hardware is not available.
Apperson
Scanner: Advantage 1200
Forms: 2850, 2851, 2854
Website: www.appersonedu.com
Pearson/NCS
Scanner: EZData
Forms: 258936, 258937, 259402, 259404,
259405
Website: www.pearsonncs.com
To get results from a dedicated OMR scanner
1. Launch ExamView Test Manager and open the class.
2. Select (highlight) the assignment that you will be scoring.
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3. Click the toolbar button, or choose Get Results from Scanner from the
Assignment menu.
4. Select the OMR scanner from the drop-down list box. The option to Print correct
answers on scanner sheet will automatically become enabled if it is a feature
supported by the selected scanner model.
5. Select the connection port to which the scanner is connected, or click Detect
Scanner to automatically set the port.
6. Select the form used from the drop-down list box. The list of available forms will
change depending upon the selected scanner model.
7. Set the beginning question number and click Next.
Tip: To save paper, you can reuse the same forms for several assignments. For
example, you can administer and scan a quiz with 10 questions. For the next quiz,
set the beginning question number to 11 and have your students fill in the bubbles
for questions 11-20.
8. Click Start Scanning to activate the scanning session.
9. Scan the forms.
If the student ID on the form does not match an ID in your class roster, the program
will give you the option to select the student from your roster.
10. Click Finish to accept the scores and return to the gradebook.
General Notes:
Verify that the scanner is connected properly before you try to scan the forms.
If you have trouble with the scanner, contact the manufacturer for support.
You may include up to 100 objective questions on a test. If you have more than
100 questions, divide the test into two parts and create separate assignments.
Place the objective questions at the beginning of the test and number the
questions consecutively (e.g., multiple choice 1-25, true/false 26-40, etc.).
If you have a problem with a form, you can make corrections and then re-scan
it. If necessary, you can manually enter the points earned.
You can include matching questions, but the choices are limited to the number
of choices available on the selected bubble form. Check the form that you
intend to use to be sure that the number of answer choices matches your test
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questions. Or, you can include matching questions and score the questions
manually.
The software allows you to get results for an assignment from multiple sources.
For example, you could administer a paper test to part of the class and an
online test to other students.
You can scan forms in multiple sessions.
If there are problems with a students formmissing responses, multiple
responses, out of range (e.g., entering an E if only A-D valid), etc.an asterisk
(
*
) will appear next to that students name. Click the Stop Scanning button,
highlight the students name, and click the Edit button. You can change the
response for any item. Click the Start Scanning button to continue.
Apperson Advantage 1200 Notes:
If the scanner becomes unresponsive, click the Stop Scanning button, press the
Reset Options button (located on the scanner), and then click the Start
Scanning button. If that does not solve the problem, cancel the scanning
process. Turn the scanner off; turn the scanner on; and try to scan the forms
again.
The Apperson scanner prints the percentage score on the scanner form. For tests
with only objective questions all set to 1 point, the score will be correct. If your
test includes open-ended questions, the score printed on the form will not
reflect the open-ended questions. Unfortunately, there is no way to turn off
printing. However, you can remove the print cartridges.
Pearson/NCS EZData Notes:
If the status light turns an orange color, contact the manufacturer for
assistance. A problem may occur if there is a conflict between the scanner and
another hardware device.
If you notice that the information is regularly misreading student responses,
follow the manufacturers guidelines for cleaning the scanner.
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Plain-Paper Scanning (WINDOWS ONLY)
Plain-paper scanning allows you to print bubble forms using an ordinary laser printer,
pre-print assignment and student information on the forms, and scan the results using
a TWAIN-compliant image scanner. Because forms can be printed on-demand on
standard sheets of paper, plain-paper scanning provides great flexibility, convenience,
and cost savings over dedicated OMR scanning. Additionally, the hardware required for
plain-paper scanning can be used for other purposes.
Plain-paper scanning reads the students responses for each question, stores this
information for each student, and automatically calculates their score based on the
point values assigned to the questions.
IMPORTANT:
See the product website (www.examview.com) for a list of image scanners that
have been validated for compatibility with the plain-paper scanning feature.
Although not required, it is strongly recommended that the scanner is equipped
with an automatic document feeder (ADF) in order to be an effective tool for
plain-paper scanning.
(Windows only) To get results from a plain-paper scanner
1. Launch ExamView Test Manager and open the class.
2. Select (highlight) the assignment that you will be scoring.
3. Click the toolbar button, or choose Get Results from Scanner from the
Assignment menu.
4. Select the desired scanner from the drop-down list box.
A separate entry will appear for every imaging device with TWAIN drivers installed
on the computer. Some scanner manufacturers will install multiple drivers for a
scanner, so multiple entries will appear in the list for a single scanner. Try to
select the entry for the scanner that is most appropriate for the model and
connection of your scanner.
Tip: With plain-paper scanning, there is no need to specify a form and an
assignment does not have to be answered using the same form for all students. For
example, you can administer a 50 question multiple choice test with most of the
class using form ei50AE, but give students with special needs form ei50AE Jr. There
is no need to sort the forms or specify which forms are being used. The form
information is automatically read in from each sheet as it is scanned.
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5. Set the beginning question number and click Next.
Tip: To save paper, you can reuse the same forms for several assignments. For
example, you can administer and scan a quiz with 10 questions. For the next quiz,
set the beginning question number to 11 and have your students fill in the bubbles
for questions 11-20.
6. Load the forms into the scanner ADF tray or flatbed.
Forms may be rotated 180 from each other but must be placed with the image sides
properly facing the scanning surface. Check that the orientation of the image face
of the forms matches the direction specified by the scanner manufacturer.
7. Click Start Scanning to initiate session.
8. Scan the forms.
If the student ID on the form does not match an ID in your class roster, the program
will give you the option to select the student from your roster.
9. Click Finish to accept the scores and return to the gradebook.
Notes:
Verify that the scanner is connected properly before you try to scan the forms.
If you have trouble with the scanner, contact the manufacturer for support.
If you have more questions than can be accommodated on a form, divide the
test into two parts and create separate assignments.
Place the objective questions at the beginning of the test and number the
questions consecutively (e.g., multiple choice 1-25, true/false 26-40, etc.).
If you have problem with a form, you can make corrections and then re-scan it.
If necessary, you can manually enter the points earned.
You can include matching questions, but the choices are limited to the number
of choices available on the selected bubble form. Check the form that you
intend to use to be sure that the number of answer choices matches your test
questions. Or, you can include matching questions and score the questions
manually.
The software allows you to get results for an assignment from multiple sources.
For example, you could administer a paper test to part of the class and an
online test to other students.
You can scan forms in multiple sessions.
If there are problems with a students formissing responses, multiple
responses, out of range (e.g., entering an E if only A-D valid), etc.an asterisk
(
*
) will appear next to that students name. Click the Stop Scanning button,
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highlight the students name, and click the Edit button. You can change the
response for any item. Click the Start Scanning button to continue.
SCORE PAPER TESTS WITH CPS RESPONSE PADS
Using ExamView Test Manager, you can easily administer paper tests and score them
with Classroom Performance System (CPS) response pads.
When you use response devices to score your students tests, you
Get instant, real-time results.
Engage students with technology.
Similar to scanning results, response pad technology makes it easy to automatically
grade most objective questions (e.g., multiple choice, yes/no, and true/false). If a
test includes both objective and open-ended questions, you can score the objective
questions with the response pads and then manually grade and record the points for
the open-ended questions later. Using response pads has the added advantage of
engaging students with technology. Entering and transmitting answers with response
pads is fun and easy!
About the Hardware
Supported Response Pads
Test Manager supports using CPS response pads to
transmit student results directly into the gradebook.
Supported response pads include both the infrared and
Gen2 radio frequency systems. Currently, only numbered
sets of pads (K-12) can be used with ExamView.
Individual, serial numbered pads (Higher Ed.) are not
supported at this time.
About the IR System
Each IR receiver unit supports up to 60 pads and under optimal conditions can accept
signals up to 60 feet away. Students must have a direct line-of-sight to successfully
transmit to a receiver and when under heavy use, may experience signal interference
that requires re-sending their response.
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Students transmit their responses by simply pressing a button on the pad. A feedback
grid should be projected to the class to allow students to verify that their results have
been successfully received.
About the Gen2 RF System
Each RF receiver unit supports up to 300 pads in K-12 mode and has a range of 200
feet. Unlike the IR system, RF pads are not limited to line-of-sight transmission.
Because of its large range, it is important that each classroom use a different channel
number to prevent communication problems. Pads and receivers are programmed by
eInstruction to a specific channel number and care should be taken not to mix the
pads from different sets. The channel number is displayed on the receiver in bright red
when powered by a USB connection. Access the summary screen to display the channel
number programmed for the pad.
For example, this summary screen shows that pad ID 3
(0003) is programmed to communicate on channel
number 15 (CH:15). Notice that the lower right of the
screen must show K12 (not HE) to work with ExamView.
Students may enter responses up to 12 characters in length which include letters A-J,
numbers, and symbols (+, -, *, /, X, Y, parentheses, decimal, space). Because of its
multi-character support, students must always press the Send button on the pad when
they are ready to transmit their answer. It is important that students verify that all of
their answers have been received. In Teacher-Led Student-Managed sessions, the
projected feedback grid changes color when responses are received. For Student-
Managed sessions, the pads LCD screen displays a RECVD message.
To check the channel number on the Gen2 RF pad
1. Start with the pad powered off.
2. Press and hold down the Power/Join button. The pad and serial numbers will be
displayed.
3. While continuing to hold the Power/Join button down, press and hold down the
right arrow (>) button.
4. Continue to hold both buttons down for several seconds then release both buttons.
5. Press the left arrow (<) button. The summary screen should now appear.
6. Note the channel number (CH:#). Press the Send button to return the pad to
normal function.
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Assigning CPS Response Pad IDs
In order to correlate the transmitted data with student records, response pad IDs must
be assigned to students.
To assign a response pad ID
1. If the Student Information window is not already open, double-click the student
you want to edit. Or, highlight the student and choose Edit Student Information
from the Student menu.
2. Enter the response pad ID number in the field labeled Pad ID. To assign pad IDs to
additional students, choose the student you wish to edit from the list on the left or
click the Previous or Next buttons.
3. When you are finished assigning pad IDs to students, click Done.
Notes:
Pad ID values are limited to numbers ranging from 1 to 1000.
Although pad IDs are an optional student information field, values must be
unique within the class file. In other words, the same pad ID cannot be
assigned to more than one student in the same class.
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Get Results from CPS Response Pads
After you create the assignment, hand out the paper test and response pads and start
the response pad session to get the student results directly into ExamView Test
Manager.
To get results from CPS response pads
1. Launch ExamView Test Manager and open the class.
2. Select (highlight) the assignment that will be used in the response pad session.
3. Click the toolbar button, or choose Get Results from then CPS Response Pads
from the Assignment menu.
4. Test Manager searches for eInstruction receivers attached to the computer then
opens the Get Results from CPS Response Pads dialog. All detected receivers are
automatically shown by their COM port in the Connection pull-down list.
5. Select the Session Delivery Mode using the pair of radio buttons.
Student-Managed: Students work in a self-paced mode. At any given time students
may be responding to different questions on the test. Depending on the hardware
system, the session will either open with a student feedback grid that must be
projected (IR) or an instructor feedback window that shows transmitted results in
real-time (RF).
Teacher-Led Student-Managed: The instructor controls the pace of the assessment
and leads the class through each question. For both IR and RF systems, a student
feedback grid must be projected for the session.
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6. Session settings may be verified or adjusted by clicking the Sessions Settings
button.
7. Click the OK button to close the dialog and open the response pad session window.
Notes:
Verify that the receiver is connected properly before opening the Get Results
from eI Response Pads dialog. Click the Refresh List button if the receiver does
not appear in the Connection pull-down list.
Some older models of the IR receiver require manual detection. Click the
Manual Detection button and follow the dialog instructions.
Although CPS is not required for the pads and receivers to work with ExamView,
a USB-to-serial driver needs to be installed. If the receiver continues to fail
detection, try to reinstall this driver. Visit the eInstruction website
(www.einstruction.com) to download the latest version of this driver.
Student-Managed Sessions with IR Pads
Student-Managed IR sessions allow students to work at their own pace. Unlike Student-
Managed RF sessions, these sessions require that a projector is used to display a
feedback grid. When the feedback grid opens, the main gradebook window is hidden
from view to prevent scores from being projected to the class.
The feedback grid includes a box for each student, the top half of each box shows the
pad ID number and the bottom half shows the current question number for that pad.
The numbers combined with color changes allow students to monitor their progress.
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IR Student-Managed feedback grid:
Feedback grid top numbers
correspond to pad IDs,
bottom numbers show the
current question number for
that pad. Notice how each
student works at their own
pace.
A summary of the feedback
grid color meaning is shown
below.
Dark Gray/Gray = Disabled
Session has not yet begun. All pads are
completely disabled. This example shows
the box for pad ID 3 waiting to answer
question 1.
Blue/Gray = Unsupported Question
If the option to show unsupported questions
is selected in the session settings, questions
that cannot be answered with the response
pads will appear with the blue/gray color
combination. Students must use the arrow
buttons to navigate past this question.
Light Blue/White = Ready for Response
Session is active. In this example,
student with pad ID 3 should answer
question 1.
Blinks Green = Same Response
The green color flash indicates that a new
response has been received for the question,
but it is the same as the previously recorded
response.
Blue/White = Question Answered
The top half (pad ID) turns blue when a
question (bottom number) is answered.
In this example, question 1 has been
answered by pad ID 3.
Blinks Yellow = Different Response
The yellow color flash indicates that a new
response has been received for the question
and it is different from the previously
recorded response.
Blue/Blue = All Questions Answered
The bottom half (question number) turns
blue when all questions are answered for
a particular pad ID. In this example, pad
ID 3 has answered all questions and is
currently on question 10.
Blinks Red = Out of Range Response
The red color flash and X display indicates
that a response is out of range for the
question. For example, E is answered for a
multiple choice question with choices A-D.
Out of range responses are ignored and the
question number is not advanced.
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Student-Managed Sessions with RF Pads
Student-Managed RF sessions allow students to work at their own pace and do not
require a projector to display a feedback grid. Students use the pad LCD to track
which question they are on and when a response has been received. Because answers
may include multiple characters, students need to press the Send button at the end of
every response to signify that the answer is complete. Questions that have been sent
will display a RECVD message on the LCD. See the example screens below.
While students use their pad LCD to track their individual progress, instructors monitor
the class progress through the Get Results from CPS Response Pads session dialog.
The session dialog is not projected and shows the student results in real-time as they
are transmitted to the receiver.
Scores are shown in either points or
percentages, depending on the display
settings for the main gradebook.
Teacher-Led Student-Managed Sessions
Teacher-Led Student-Managed mode has the teacher set the pace of the response pad
session and is especially appropriate for younger grades. The mechanics of this session
are the same for both IR and RF pads. A typical scenario for this mode would be to
administer an assessment in the traditional fashion using paper and pencil. At the end
of the test period, the teacher starts the response pad session, projecting the
feedback grid and leading the class through the process of transmitting their results.
The feedback grid displays each pad ID in a box that changes color when the student
transmits a response.
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Teacher-Led Student-Managed feedback grid:
Feedback grid numbers
correspond to pad IDs. Notice how
all students are responding to the
same question. The instructor
uses the arrow buttons (or arrow
keys on the keyboard) to change
the question number.
Click the arrow buttons or use the
arrows on the keyboard to change
the question number displayed to
the class.
A summary of the feedback grid color meaning is shown below.
Gray = Disabled
Session has not yet begun. All pads are
completely disabled. This example shows
the box for pad ID 3 waiting to answer
question 1.
Blinks Green = Same Response
The green color flash indicates that a new
response has been received for the question,
but it is the same as the previously recorded
response.
White = Ready for Response
Session is active. In this example,
student with pad ID 3 should answer
question 1.
Blinks Yellow = Different Response
The yellow color flash indicates that a new
response has been received for the question
and it is different from the previously
recorded response.
Blue = Question Answered
The top half (pad ID) turns blue when a
question (bottom number) is answered.
In this example, question 1 has been
answered by pad ID 3.
Blinks Red = Out of Range Response
The red color flash and X display indicates
that a response is out of range for the
question. For example, E is answered for a
multiple choice question with choices A-D.
Out of range responses are ignored and the
question number is not advanced.
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Talk to your
network
administrator to
get everything set
up before you
publish an online
test.
ADMINISTER ONLINE TESTS ON YOUR LOCAL AREA NETWORK
The ExamView Assessment Suite includes all of the tools you need to create and
administer online tests on your local area network (LAN). Use the online testing
features to save time grading tests and generate the information to improve student
performance.
You can create online tests that anyone can take using your local area network (LAN),
or you can assign a roster to an online test. For example, you can use ExamView Test
Generator to create self-grading practice tests (or study guides) that provide feedback
for incorrect responses. You can also use this testing option to administer chapter
tests, quizzes, benchmark tests, homework, and worksheets. Then, use ExamView
Test Manager to get results from an online test and produce reports.
Before You Begin
Before students can take tests using your local area network (LAN), you must get ready
for online testing.
1. Talk to your network administrator to secure space on your
local area network to put the online tests.
You and your students both need read/write (full) access to
the network folder.
2. Ask your network administrator to install the ExamView
Test Player on your network and to place a shortcut on each
workstation to access the program. Or, you can install the
player program on each computer.
(Windows only) Advanced: You can create a shortcut for the program and set the
target properties to include the following options. For example, set the target to
c:\examview\evpro.exe /nobrowse.
/nobrowse This option turns off the option for students to change the path
(or location) of the tests.
/noprefs This option directs the program not to write the preferences to
the local computer.
/testpath= This option allows you to set the default path for the tests.
3. Start ExamView Test Generator, choose Preferences from the Edit menu and click
the Files icon. Set the default online (LAN) path to the location on the network.
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Results are not
stored for online
tests without a
roster. These tests
are great for
practice tests and
homework.
Create an Online (LAN) Test without a Roster
You can publish an online test with or without a roster for your students to take on
your local area network (LAN). If you choose to publish a test without a roster, the
program automatically scores the test. Anyone may take the test; however, the results
are only available immediately after a student completes a test. No results are stored
in ExamView Test Manager, and you will not be able to prepare any student/class
reports.
To create and publish an online (LAN) test that anyone can take
1. Start ExamView Test Generator and create or open a test.
2. On the File menu, point to Publish To, and then click ExamView Test Player on
LAN.
3. Select Allow access to anyone and click Next.
4. Enter a test title and follow the steps to set the remaining options (i.e., password,
question order, number of questions, student feedback, and reports) for the online
test.
The program provides numerous options that allow you to customize the online
testing experience for your students needs. Click the Help button to view detailed
information about the online testing options.
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You can set the
default folder
using the
Preferences
option in the Edit
menu.
5. Review the test summary information and click the Save button to save the online
test to your local area network (LAN).
Note: When you save the online test, the program saves a specially formatted
copy of the test (with an .eot extension) to the location you specified.
Remember that your students must access the test file on the local area
network (LAN). If you saved the test to your hard drive, you must copy the
online test (.eot, not .tst) to your network.
6. If your test includes links to any multimedia files, you must copy those files
manually to the same location as the online test.
Students can now take the online test. See the Take a Test with the Test Player
section.
IMPORTANT: Preview the online test to make sure that everything is working. If you
notice an error, make changes to the original test and publish it again.
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If you include
open-ended
questions, it is
easy to score
student responses
manually.
Create an Online (LAN) Test with a Roster
With the ExamView Assessment Suite, you can easily track student test results. When
students take an online test, the program automatically scores the objective questions
and stores the information in a database. Then you can produce a variety of reports
and/or copy the results to your gradebook.
To create an online test with a roster, you must first build and publish the online test
using the ExamView Test Generator. Then, you must complete the process by
creating an assignment in the ExamView Test Manager program.
To create a test, publish the test, and track results for selected students
1. Start the ExamView Test Generator and create or open a test.
2. On the File menu, point to Publish To, and then click ExamView Test Player on
LAN.
3. Choose Limit access to students in a particular class and click Next.
4. Select the Launch ExamView Test Manager after publishing online test checkbox
and click Save to save the online test.
Note: When you save the online test, the program saves a copy of the test (with
an .eot extension) to the location you specified. Remember that your students
must access that location on the local area network (LAN). If you saved the test
to your hard drive, you must copy the online test (the .eot file, not the .tst
file) to your network.
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Select an
ExamView online
test (.eot), not a
regular test (.tst)
file name.
You can preview a
test to make sure
it is the right one.
5. If your test includes links to any multimedia files, you must copy those files
manually to the same location as the online test.
To assign an online test to a class
1. Start the ExamView Test Manager (if necessary).
After you publish an online test, you must complete the process by creating an
assignment for that class.
2. Open a class file.
3. Click or choose the Create New Assignment option from the Assignment
menu.
4. Enter the assignment name, category, term, and date.
5. Choose the Online test delivered over a local area network (LAN) option to
identify how you will administer the test. Click the Next button.
6. Select the file name that corresponds to the test you published in the ExamView
Test Generator.
7. You can allow your students to complete the test multiple times or over multiple
sessions. Select the appropriate option(s) and click the Next button.
If you allow students to complete an online test over multiple sessions, the program
will save their work and let them continue where they left off in a prior session.
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8. Follow the steps to set the remaining options (i.e., password, test date, time limit,
question order, student feedback, and reports) for the online test.
The program provides numerous options that allow you to customize the online
testing experience for your students needs. Click the Help button to view detailed
information about the online testing options.
9. Review the summary information and click the Finish button.
After you create the assignment, it appears in the ExamView Test Manager work
area. Notice the highlighted area in the figure below shows the assignment title,
date, category, term, and possible points. A placeholder (--) is set for each
students score.
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10. You should preview the online test to make sure that the test itself and online
settings are correct.
IMPORTANT: To preview a test with a roster, start the EV Test Player and use one
of your students IDs to take the test. When you finish, go to the ExamView Test
Manager. Open the class file, select the assignment, and choose the Get Results
from a LAN Test option. You should see the score for that student. Next, highlight
(select) the student record and choose Clear Student Results from the Student
menu. Be sure to clear the results for only the test you just previewed. Be sure to
choose the Update Online Tests option in the File menu to apply the updates to the
online test.
Notes:
You can assign the same online test to multiple classes. Simply open another
class file and create an assignment. Point to the same online test when you
create the assignment. Make sure that your students IDs are unique across all
classes.
If you need to make any changes to the online settings (e.g., change the
password, edit the reporting options, etc.), choose the Edit Assignment
Information option from the Assignment menu.
If you notice mistakes in questions, misspelled words, etc. before any students
take a test, make your changes to the original test and publish it again.
IMPORTANT: You must delete the assignment from the class and then create a
new one. Otherwise, the answer key and other information will not match the
online test.
If you notice mistakes in questions, misspelled words, etc. after any students
take a test, you cannot make changes to the test. However, you can adjust the
points earned to adjust students scores as needed.
If you identify an incorrect answer or point value, choose the Edit Assignment
Information option from the Assignment menu. Click the Questions tab and
change the information. You can change an answer or point value anytime
without re-publishing the test. These changes are not updated in the actual
test, but they are applied to the students results.
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If a student enters
their ID
incorrectly, no
tests will appear
in the list.
Take a Test with the Test Player
For tests that you administer on your local area network (LAN), students must use the
ExamView Test Player to take the test. Before your students can take the test, make
sure that the program is installed on your network and that students have read/write
(full) access to the folder where the test is located.
You can include any question type (multiple choice, true/false, numeric response,
completion, essay, etc.) on an online test. The program automatically scores any
objective (e.g., multiple choice), completion, or numeric response questions. You must
manually score any open-ended (e.g., essay) questions as described in the next
sectionGet Results from a LAN Test.
To take an online test
1. Start the ExamView Test Player program.
2. Enter the student name and ID. Click the Next button to continue.
3. Select the test and click the Next button.
If you do not see the test listed, click the Folder button to
change the location (if necessary). The program will show
only those tests that the student may access. For example,
if you set a date range when the test is available, you will
not see the test if the current date is not in that range.
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You can set an
option to show the
end-of-test report
and whether
students can print
the report.
4. Review the test information and click the Start button to begin the test.
The ExamView Test Player displays one question at a time. Students can answer a
question by clicking the radio buttons, clicking the choice buttons, or by typing a
response.
The options available to the student depend on the online settings. For example, if
you set the option to allow students to check their work, the Score button appears
at the bottom of the window. If you set a time limit, a timer is displayed.
Get in the habit of previewing a test to make sure that you selected the appropriate
settings.
5. Respond to each question. Click the Next button or press Page Down to go to the
next question.
6. Click the End button when you are finished.
Depending on the reporting options you set, a report will
appear.
7. Click the Exit button to quit the program, or click the New
button to start a new test.
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Remember, that
student results
are stored only for
online tests that
you assigned to a
class roster.
Get Results from an Online (LAN) Test
After your students take an online test, the next step is to get
the results into the ExamView Test Manager. When you
perform this step, the program reads the results and stores the
data in the class record. If your test includes open-ended
questions, you must manually score the questions and record
the points earned.
To get results from a LAN test
1. Start the ExamView Test Manager program.
2. Select (highlight) the assignment for which you want to get results.
3. Click or choose the Get Results from LAN Test option from the Assignment
menu.
The program automatically locates the online test file (with an .eot extension) and
reads the results from it. If you moved the file, you must locate it.
4. If your test included open-ended questions or you need to change a students score,
select the assignment and choose the Edit Scores option from the Assignment
menu.
The Edit Test Scores window shows you how your students answered each question
and the points earned. Select a student. For open-ended questions, select a
question. The students response appears for your review. Read the response and
enter the points earned. Click the Next button to move to the open-ended question
for the next student. You can change the points earned for any other question too.
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PUBLISH A TEST TO THE LEARNING & TEST CENTER
Using ExamView Test Generator, you can publish an online test in several ways. One
of those ways is to publish a test/assignment directly to an Internet test-hosting
service called the Learning & Test Center.
Other companies may offer an online service. Check with your sales representative
or visit their website for more details. If you do have access to a publisher service,
choose the appropriate service from the Publish To menu option.
IMPORTANT: You will not use the ExamView Instructor Center or Learning & Test
Center to administer tests published to another service.
PREPARE REPORTS FOR PAPER AND ONLINE TESTS
The ExamView Test Manager enables you to prepare a variety of reports based on
your students assignment results data. You can print a report for a single assignment,
a group of assignments, or all assignments. You can also easily customize a report to
include selected students filtered by various criteria. Many of the reports include
graphs and charts that provide a visual analysis of the data.
Use the ExamView Test Manager to generate the following class and reports.
Class Reports
Assignment Results
Class Assignment Summary
Open-Ended Responses Worksheet
Item Analysis Summary
Item Remediation Summary*
Class Roster
Learning Focus
Performance Summary
Class Performance Progress Chart
Student Reports
Assignment Results
Assignment Review
Student Progress Report
Learning Focus
Performance Summary
For each report, you can choose reporting options to control the information included
in the report. Using the filter option, you can generate reports for selected students or
a group of students that match the criteria you set.
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Class Reports
The ExamView Test Manager provides numerous reports to help you understand and
evaluate your students performance. Depending on your needs, you may prepare one
or more of the class reports to provide useful performance data that allows you to
assess your class as a whole and then determine appropriate strategies to achieve the
learning objectives/standards. With each report, you can control numerous reporting
options to customize the report as desired. This section includes a brief overview and
a sample of each class report.
Assignment Results
The Assignment Results report provides performance data for each student for a
particular assignment. The report includes the students name, ID, points earned, and
percentage achieved. For online test, the report also includes attempts to complete
the assignment, the start time (date and time), and the duration of the assignment
(i.e., the total time to complete the assignment).
The report also includes a separate page with the assignment statistics for the entire
class (i.e., median, mean, low score, high score, range, and standard deviation) and a
graph of the frequency distribution. When you choose this report, you can control
various reporting options. For example, you can choose to show all of the student
information or you can include the ID or alias for each student.
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Using the statistical data in the Assignment Results report, you can see how the
majority of the students performed on the assignment. The duration data provides
useful information for future reference; you can calculate the approximate amount of
time required for the students to complete the assignment. Finally, you might use the
Assignment Results report to post the results of an assignment.
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Class Assignment Summary
The Class Assignment Summary report provides the average for each student for all
assignments or for a particular category (i.e., tests, quizzes, etc.) of assignments. You
can summarize the data for all terms or one term. For example, you can create a
report that shows each students average for all tests in the first term.
Over time, the Class Assignment Report provides useful data to help you assess the
performance of your class as a whole. From this information, you might be better
equipped to assess the effectiveness of your teaching strategies and the associated
assignments as they relate to the learning objectives/standards for the class.
Note: In the Class Assignment Summary report, the shaded area ( ) shows
the median performance range for the class and the diamond ( ) shows the
exact student average.
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Open-Ended Responses Worksheet
The Open-Ended Responses Worksheet report allows you to score the open-ended
questions that your students complete as part of an online test. Follow these steps to
score open-ended questions and enter the scores into the ExamView Test Manager.
1. After all of your students finish an online test, use the option to get the results
into the ExamView Test Manager. This process reads all of the student responses
for the assignment including the open-ended questions (essay, short answer, etc.).
2. Print the Open-Ended Responses Worksheet. The report includes the open-ended
responses for each student and space for you to write the points earned for each
question.
3. After you complete the worksheet, use the Edit Scores option to enter the results
into the program.
You can use the Open-Ended Responses Worksheet report to work away from your
computer. You can score open-ended questions anywhere and then enter the scores
into the ExamView Test Manager at a convenient time.
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Item Analysis Summary
The Item Analysis Summary report provides the percent of the class that answered
each question correctly. For multiple choice questions, the report also shows the
percent of the class that selected each response (or answer choice).
You can use the response analysis in the Item Analysis Summary to identify areas in
which you may want to focus a re-teaching activity so that you can better address
particular learning objectives/standards. For questions with a high, correct response
rate, you can use the information to validate the question. On the other hand, if
students consistently answered a question incorrectly, you can assess whether this
points to a problem with the question. For example, suppose students answered a
question overwhelmingly (e.g., 60%) with an incorrect response. This may have
occurred because you recorded an incorrect answer for the question, the question was
unclear, or you did not cover the information adequately in class.
If, in a particular multiple choice question, the student responses are evenly
distributed for all of the answer choices, the analysis may indicate that students
randomly selected a response. If, in another multiple choice question, students
selected the correct response at 65% followed by 30% for the next response. This
response analysis data may point to a common mistake students made in determining
the correct answer for the question. On a question-by-question basis, you should look
for similar patterns; such information can provide insight into your students
understanding of the material covered by the assignment.
Note: In the Item Analysis Summary report, a warning icon appears next to any
question answered incorrectly by a percent of the class that is greater than the
threshold level.
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Item Remediation Summary
The Item Remediation Summary report provides a summary of questions that the class
answered incorrectly at a rate higher than the set threshold level. The report
pinpoints questions that may require re-teaching. The report also provides links to
remedial instruction resources. Look for the globe icon to indicate that content
hyperlinks are supported.
Note: Remediation hyperlinks are only available for keywords and state
standards. The state standard information must include an alignment code in
order to link to remedial instruction. The ExamView Learning Series questions
include state standard alignment codes. Learn more at www.examview.com.
You can use the Item Remediation Summary to identify problem areas for your class
and locate remedial instruction activities to help with re-teaching. The report shows
the questions that fall above your set threshold, the question type, class average,
state or learning objective, and hyperlinked keywords and state standards associated
with the questions.
Remedial instruction is provided through netTrekker d.i. You must have an active
netTrekker d.i. account to access the resources. To learn more about netTrekker visit
www.netTrekker.com
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Class Roster
The Class Roster report generates an alphabetical list of the students in a particular
class. You can create a filter to include all of the class or selected students.
Additionally, you can customize the Class Roster report by choosing to include the
supplemental student information (i.e., ID/alias, password, grade, date of birth,
sociological/economic, etc.).
You might use this report to have a printed record of the ID/alias and password for
each of the students in each class. You could then conveniently reference this printout
if a student forgets their ID, alias, or password. However, to maintain privacy of the
IDs, you would want to keep the printout in a safe place where students and others
could not access the information.
Learning Focus
The Learning Focus report provides a wealth of information to help you identify areas
where your class (as a whole) needs to focus their learning efforts. To use this report
effectively, the assignments you create must consistently include data for one or more
of the following fields: learning objective, local standard, state standard, or national
standard.
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One of the key advantages for using the ExamView Test Manager is that you can easily
gather performance data over multiple assessments. The report shows the number of
items for each standard, allowing you to gauge whether a standard was adequately
covered. You can select one or more assignments by category or by date. You must
also identify a focus range (e.g., 0% - 70%). The program produces a report that shows
each standard (or learning objective), the number of questions assessed for that
standard, class average, and how many students are in the focus range.
Similar to the Item Remediation Summary report, remedial content links may be
available for the Learning Focus report when the focus is set to Learning Objective or
State Standard. Remedial instruction is provided through netTrekker d.i. You must
have an active netTrekker d.i. account to access the resources. To learn more about
netTrekker visit www.netTrekker.com
Note: The shaded area ( ) shows the performance for the median 70% of
the students in your class. For example, if there are 20 students in your class,
the top 3 scores (15%) and lowest 3 scores (15%) would not be included. The
range of scores represents 14 students or 70% of the class. The diamond ( )
shows the actual class average. Use the graphs to see how the majority of
students performed. If the area is relatively short, students scores were similar.
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Performance Summary
The Performance Summary report provides a summary of your class performance for
all class assignments in a category over a specified date range. The Performance
Summary report lists a learning objective/standard, the number of items (i.e.,
questions) that assess that objective/standard, and the proficiency level that the class
as a whole has attained.
To use the Performance Summary report effectively, you must consistently include
question information for one or more of the following fields in each of the items you
create: learning objective, local standard, state standard, or national standard. (Many
publishers include this information for the questions they provide.)
You can customize the Performance Summary report to generate the performance
data that best meet your needs. You can select the date range for the class
assignments, and you can set an appropriate proficiency target (e.g., 70% and above)
for the class assignments at a particular time in the term. As an example, you might
set the proficiency target at 70% with the first class assignment that covers a
particular learning objective/standard. Then, on a subsequent class assignment on the
same learning objectives/standards, you might set the proficiency target at 80%.
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Class Performance Progress Chart
The Class Performance Progress Chart report shows at a glance how each student is
performing on each of the learning objectives/standards for all assignments in a
category over a specified date range. The report lists a learning objective/standard,
the number of items (i.e., questions) that assess that learning objective/standard, and
a proficiency indicator for each of the students.
To use the Class Performance Progress Chart report effectively, you must consistently
include question information for one or more of the following fields in each of the
items you create: learning objective, local standard, state standard, or national
standard. (Many publishers include this information for the questions they provide.)
To customize the Class Performance Progress Chart, you can set the category of
assignments, the date range of the class assignments, and the proficiency level based
on your performance criteria. The report shows one of three to five icons to indicate
each students performance on each of the learning objectives/standards.
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Student Reports
The ExamView Test Manager provides five reports that highlight each students
individual performance for one or more assignments. This section includes a brief
overview and a sample of each student report.
Assignment Results
The Assignment Results report reflects a students performance for one assignment.
The report includes the following information: assignment average, points earned for
each question, and the students response for each question.
If you select the option for performance results for learning objectives/standards, the
Assignment Results report also includes each learning objective and the following
performance data for that learning objective/standard: the average, points earned,
the proficiency level, and the specific questions in the class assignment. To use the
Assignment Results report effectively, you must consistently include question
information for one or more of the following fields in each of the items you create:
learning objective, local standard, state standard, or national standard. (Many
publishers include this information for the questions they provide.)
You can use this report to identify each students proficiency level for each of the
learning objectives/standards for each assignment. This information may also help you
to identify areas in which a student may need remedial work.
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Assignment Review
The Assignment Review report provides a tool to help your students understand the
mistakes they made on an assignment. For each question answered incorrectly, the
report shows the following: points earned, students response, correct answer,
explanation, study tip, and focus area (depending on the information available).
To use the Assignment Review report effectively, you must consistently include extra
question information for each of the items you create. (Many publishers include this
information for the questions they provide.) For example, a study tip such as Refer to
pp. 23-25 is the information in the Reference field for a question. Students, in this
example, could use the report to refer to the specified pages in their textbook as they
review the questions that they answered incorrectly.
Students can use the Assignment Review report to review the completed assignments
and to learn from their mistakes.
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Student Progress Report
The Student Progress Report shows a students progress for one or more terms. The
report organizes the results by term and provides the following information for each
assignment: assignment description, date assigned, category, points earned, percent
achieved, and class average. A summary shows the term average by listing the total
points earned out of the total possible points, the equivalent percent, and the class
average.
You can use the Student Progress Report to depict the students progress over time.
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Learning Focus
The Learning Focus report identifies areas where a student needs to focus his/her
learning efforts. Based on a proficiency level you set, the report lists the learning
objective/standards that a student has not mastered. For each of the learning
objectives/standards the student has not yet mastered, the Learning Focus report lists
the learning objective/standard, the associated number of items, the points earned on
items, and the proficiency level that the student has attained.
You can customize the Learning Focus report to generate the performance data that
best meet your needs. You can select one or more class assignments by category and
the date range for the assignments. You can set an appropriate focus range (e.g., 0% -
70%) for the class assignments at a particular time in the term. As an example, you
might set the focus range at 0% to 70% with the first class assignment that covers a
particular learning objective/standard. Then, on a subsequent class assignment on the
same learning objectives/standards, you might set the focus range to 0% to 80%.
You can use the Learning Focus report to help a student know exactly what to study in
order to attain mastery level on the identified learning objectives/standards.
Note: The shaded area ( ) shows the performance for the median 70% of
the students in a class. For example, if there are 20 students in a class, the top
3 scores (15%) and lowest 3 scores (15%) would not be included. The range of
scores for 14 students (70%) would be represented. The diamond ( ) shows
your students actual performance. Use the graphs to see how a student
performed in relation to his/her class. For example, if the diamond appears near
or past the right edge of the shaded area, the students performance is in the
upper range for the class. If the shaded area is relatively short, students scores
were similar.
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Performance Summary
The Performance Summary report shows at a glance how a student is performing on all
learning objectives/standards for all assignments in a category over a specified date
range. The Performance Summary report lists each learning objective/standard, the
number of items (i.e., questions) that assess each learning objective/standard, a
proficiency score for each learning objective/standard, whether the student is
proficient based on the proficiency target, and the average for each learning
objective/standard.
To use the Performance Summary report effectively, you must consistently include
question information for one or more of the following fields in each of the items you
create: learning objective, local standard, state standard, or national standard. (Many
publishers include this information for the questions they provide.)
You can use the Performance Summary report to identify specific learning
objectives/standards where the student needs to focus his/her learning efforts.
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You can set a
filter to print only
selected students
based on various
criteria.
Print a Report
After ExamView Test Manager prepares a report, you can print
the report in just a few simple steps. When you are ready to print
a report, follow these general instructions. Numerous report
options allow you to customize the information that appears on
the printout. For detailed instructions and options, see the
corresponding help topic in the application.
To print a report
1. Click the Report menu and choose a report.
2. Select the report options.
3. Click the OK button to display the report.
4. While viewing the report, click the Print button to send the report to the printer.
Export Assignment Results
The ExamView Test Manager lets you export the students results data for an
assignment. You can export summary data (e.g., student name, ID, and percentage) or
detailed data (e.g., student information, all responses, answer key, etc.). With the
export option you can export student results in order to import them into your
gradebook or a spreadsheet. For more advanced users, you can export the results for
use with a student information system.
To export the results for an assignment
1. Select an assignment.
2. On the File menu, point to Export, and then click the Assignment Results as Text
or Assignment Results as XML option.
Use the as Text option to export results for use with a gradebook or a spreadsheet
program. Use the as XML option to export results to a student information system.
3. Set the options (if necessary) and then enter a file name.
Note: You can also use the Copy All Class Records option in the Edit menu to
copy all of the information in the work area. Then, you can paste that
information into a spreadsheet document.
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Student feedback
can include a
hyperlink to
remedial learning
material.
PUBLISH AN INTERNET (HTML) TEST TO YOUR OWN WEBSITE
Using the ExamView Test Generator, you can publish any test as an HTML document.
You can choose to create a self-grading study guide or a test that will send student
results to you via email. After you publish the test, you must copy the files to your
website so that your students can access the test.
Publishing an HTML test is a quick way to create an online test. However, these
disadvantages exist: (1) you must have your own website and know how to upload
files; (2) there are no settings to control when and who may access a test; (3) results
are not stored in a database for access at a later time; and (4) getting results via
email can be unreliable due to network settings and spam filters.
For many situations, the HTML testing features provide an acceptable solution to meet
a variety of online testing needs. Review the instructions in this section to learn how
to publish an Internet (HTML) test.
Note: Publishers may restrict or prohibit the use of their question bank content on
public websites. Please refer to the publishers copyright notice for information on
obtaining permissions to use their content online.
Publish an Internet (HTML) Test
Follow the instructions below to set the features for the online test and save it to your
hard drive.
To publish an Internet test
1. Start the ExamView Test Generator and create or open a test.
2. On the File menu, point to Export, and then click HTML.
3. Enter a test title and choose to export a study guide or a test.
A study guide is a self-grading test. You can choose to show
the rationale, feedback, and reference if your test includes
this information. Doing so makes the study guide a true
learning experience rather than just telling the students that
an answer is right or wrong.
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Choosing a test allows students to take it online, and you receive a separate results
email for each student. You must include a valid email address. You also have the
option to show a student his/her results after completing a test. The results email
will contain the student name and his/her score.
4. Click the Save button to save the HTML document and image
files to your hard drive.
When you publish an online test, the ExamView Test
Generator saves an HTML file and all of the supporting
images. The images are stored in a folder named similar to
the test file itself.
5. Copy the HTML file and the folder with its contents to your
website. Do not change anything including the folder name.
Note: If you do not know how to copy files to your website and set a hyperlink,
contact your technology support person. The process varies depending on your
particular system.
6. Preview the test before your students take it.
For tests, answer some or all of the questions. Then, click the Grade & Submit
button and make sure that you receive a results email. Its very easy to enter the
wrong email address. Doing so will cause you to not receive any emails.
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Take an Internet (HTML) Test
After you publish an HTML test and copy it to your website, your students can take the
test anytime from anywhere they can access the Internet. You must provide your
students with the website address (URL) for them to access the test.
To take an Internet test
1. Start your web browser.
2. Enter the website address to go directly to the test or to a page with a hyperlink to
the test.
3. When the test appears, enter your name (and email/ID if requested).
4. Complete the test.
5. When you finish your online work, click the Check Your Work button for a study
guide or the Grade & Submit button for a test.
Note: For a test, you will receive a results email for each student shortly after
the student clicks the Grade & Submit button.
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APPENDIX
Technical Support
Before seeking technical support, please check the following:
Is your computer working properly? Try some other software, which you know is
working, on the same computer.
Try the software on another computer.
Can you repeat the problem? Does the problem occur at the same point each
time?
In order to help you as quickly as possible, have the following information available
before you contact technical support:
Version of the software (e.g., 6.1.0) from the start-up splash screen or from the
About ExamView screen (accessed from the Help menu)
Brand, model, and configuration of the computer you are using
System version (Windows XP, Windows 2000, OS X 10.2, etc.)
The exact wording of any error message
Visit the product website (www.examview.com) to link to the support forum, where
quick answers to most ExamView questions can be found. Topics on the forum cover
everything from explaining product features to licensing and purchasing options. The
active user community also provides useful solutions and product tips on the forum.
If you cannot find a solution to your problem on the forum, contact a technical support
representative by telephone or email. eInstruction provides technical support for the
ExamView Assessment Suite. For versions of ExamView received from a publisher,
contact your publisher for support. Refer to your publishers website to obtain the
technical support contact information.
Using the ExamView Assessment Suite with Other Applications
Many other products work with the ExamView Assessment Suite software and its
content. For example, you can deliver a practice test that works with a quiz show
program or use the test on a handheld (e.g., Palm or PocketPC). The ExamView
Assessment Suite also works with several bubble sheet OMR scanners to make grading
your tests quick and easy.
For a complete description of the products that work with the ExamView Assessment
Suite, visit www.examview.com.